ZIP 34481 (Ocala, FL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 34481: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Florida
Marion County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.8 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Florida for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,758 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 1,642 people and killed 138.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 34481 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-27 (4), CR-484 (3) and CR-225A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
They recorded 9.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 34481 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| CR-484 | 3 |
| CR-225A | 2 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| 103rd Ln | 1 |
| 10th St | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Sw Rainbow Lakes Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 585 |
| US-441 | 211 |
| SR-40 | 83 |
| US-27 | 83 |
| US-301 | 79 |
| County Road 484 | 53 |
| State Road 40 | 52 |
| State Road 326 | 51 |
ZIP 34481 at a glance
| Population | 26,782 |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,324 |
| Median home value | $262,223 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 104 | +198% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 148 | +43% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 270 | +82% | 9.8 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 270. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 34481
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 34481?
2,758 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 138 deaths and 1,642 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 34481?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 34481 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 34481?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 34481?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 34481 compare with Florida?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 55.8 truck crashes a year; Florida has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 34481?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.